Leipzig's pursuit of Fisnik Asllani stalls after medical setback

Inside the sleek medical suite at RB Leipzig’s training complex, 23‑year‑old forward Fisnik Asllani lay on the examination table, the club’s hopes for a swift signing hanging in the balance after a record‑breaking sale earlier in the week to Real Madrid.

RB Leipzig secured a record transfer fee for centre‑back Yan Diomandé when the player completed his move to Real Madrid, marking the German club’s most lucrative outgoing deal to date.

Buoyed by the windfall, the club’s sporting directors announced plans to accelerate the January market, targeting the acquisition of Fisnik Asllani to bolster their attacking options.

The 23‑year‑old striker travelled to Leipzig for a medical examination, but the tests revealed issues that prevented the deal from being finalised.